Bartenders

Ben Williams

Type

Bartenders

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Wrexham, North Wales

WHERE DO YOU/HAVE YOU WORKED?

Cloud 23, Hilton Manchester for four years.

FAVORITE BARS?

Artesian, hands down. And PDT, hands down.

FAVOURITE DRINK?

I hate this question! Simple answer is I believe there is a time, occasion and place for every type of drink. Except, perhaps, Mudslides.

Bad ass barman/rock n roll moment?

Best moment was throwing a £1 coin about 10 feet down the bar, rolling around the rim of an ice bucket three or four times before dropping in, and then convincing the girls that tipped me that I do that every time!

Ever done it on a bar?

Of course! You meant the Coyote Ugly routine, right?

What's next for you?

Sadly, taking a more boring role with numbers and figures in a more managerial position. Still making the odd cameo though, and heavily influencing our menus.

Best/worst chat up lines you've heard at a bar?

Worst: Your eyes are like spanners; every time I look into them, my nuts tighten.   Best: Breathe if you are horny.... Score!

If you were to make a barchick cocktail, what would you put in it?

Nothing but the best! Start off strong and sophisticated with a Tanqueray No. 10 Martini, washed down with multiple shots of tequila.

How do you like your Martini?

Like I like my women.

What did you want to be as a kid?

As a kid I always wanted to be a solicitor. Quickly found out that would be too boring after going on work experience! I've had way much more fun working in a bar, I can guarantee!